Save the date for the FSP's 51st Annual Pathology Conference Updates and Practical Approaches in Pathology taking place on February 14-16, 2025 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Orlando, FL. We hope to see you there!
Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD
Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Director of Surgical Pathology and Immunohistochemistry
Chief, Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
Topic: Soft Tissue Pathology
Ritu Nayar, MD
Professor of Pathology and Medical Education
Executive Vice Chair, Department of Pathology.
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.
Chicago, IL
Topic: Cytopathology
Ming Zhou, MD, PhD
Professor/Vice Chair/Director, Urological Pathology and Fellowship
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Topic: GU Pathology
Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP
President, College of American Pathologists
Topic: CAP Update
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The FSP 2025 Annual Pathology Conference will take place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
FSP has a discounted room rate at Disney's Grand Floridian at $385 a night.
About Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Victorian elegance meets modern sophistication at this lavish Disney Resort hotel. Relax in the sumptuous lobby as the live orchestra plays ragtime, jazz, and popular Disney tunes. Unwind outdoors, indulge in a luxurious massage and watch evening fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella Castle. Just one stop to Magic Kingdom Park on the complimentary Resort Monorail, this timeless Victorian-style marvel evokes Palm Beach’s golden era.
Room Reservation Deadline:
The discounted room rate is available until January 13, 2025, or until the room block is full. Attendees must first register for the meeting and once registered, will receive a confirmation email with the link and special code to book a room.
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Please join us at the FSP's 51st Annual Pathology Conference taking place on February 14-16, 2025 at Disney Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Exhibitors will connect with over 250 pathologists during the conference as well as engage in over 15 hours of face to face time with attendees.
Please contact Paige Hay at exhibits@flpath.org if you have any questions or would like to discus sponsorship opportunities
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Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
The American Registry of Pathology (ARP) is dedicated to its mission to advance, educate, and connect the field of pathology by providing the best educational content and expertise. To help fulfill this mission, ARP Press continues the tradition of publishing the AFIP atlases of tumor and non-tumor pathology in print as well as digitally at www.arppress.org.
APS Medical Billing is a premier billing firm that provides expert billing and practice management solutions to pathology and laboratory practices nationwide. APS’ clients range in size from a single-physician practice to large, multi-site academic departments, reference and independent labs. The scope of our billing services and proven strategies allow APS to effectively bill for professional, technical and global components of anatomic and clinical pathology services. Please visit our website at www.apsmedbill.com.
Arkana Laboratories is a center for esoteric pathology specializing in renal pathology, neuropathology, and contract research. It is our mission to improve patient care by advancing understanding of disease and providing world-class diagnostics. We are committed to providing doctors with the highest quality, clinicopathologic discussion possible. We recognize that in order to best serve the needs of our clinicians we must work together with them, not just as a lab, but as an extension of their practice. It is our goal to help equip doctors with the results they need to deliver the most effective patient care possible. As pathologists, we recognize that the longest period in a patient’s life is the timeframe between the day he/she has a biopsy, and the day the result arrives.
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. For more information, please visit www.astrazeneca-us.com and follow us on Twitter @AstraZenecaUS.
Biocartis’ proprietary MDx Idylla™ platform is a rapid fully automated sample-to-result, PCR based system that offers accurate, highly reliable molecular information from virtually any biological sample in virtually any setting. For more information, visit our website at www.biocartis.com/us
Blueprint Medicines is a global biopharmaceutical company.
Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) is a leading next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve the human condition.?Through comprehensive molecular profiling (DNA, RNA and proteins) and the application of AI and machine learning algorithms, Caris has created the large-scale, multi-modal database and computing capability needed to analyze and unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This provides an unmatched platform to deliver the next generation of precision medicine tools for early detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development. To learn more, please visit CarisLifeSciences.com.
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories is dedicated to providing clinically impactful pathology and laboratory diagnostic services combined with readily available consultation from experienced pathologists and laboratory scientists. With more than 100 pathologists, our laboratories offer excellence in anatomic pathology subspecialty services ensuring that every specimen submitted will be evaluated by a pathologist with a high level of diagnostic expertise.
Coronis Health is a healthcare revenue cycle management company leading the industry with a data-driven, proprietary experience coined The Coronis Way. By leveraging industry-leading technology, strategic partnerships, and high-touch relationships, Coronis Health allows healthcare providers and facilities to focus on maintaining exceptional patient care with the best possible financial results.
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and is focused on the development and delivery of oncology and specialty medicines. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. medicines approved in the U.S. include therapies for metastatic breast, lung and gastric cancer, tenosynovial giant cell tumor and iron deficiency anemia.
Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Future-proof your lab's cassette printing with the LaserTrack FLEX cassette printer from General Data Healthcare. Instead of locking you into a pre-set configuration of features and capabilities, the LaserTrack FLEX offers different options - including printing on one, two or all three sides of the cassette - that can be customized to your lab's current needs. And as your lab's future data and workflow needs evolve, the FLEX can be upgraded any time after purchase without sacrificing functionality or replacing the printer entirely. General Data’s histology and lab sciences solutions include everything your lab needs for increased operational efficiency, reliable identification, advanced patient safety and highly accurate results.
Passionate about advancing cancer diagnostics, GoPath Diagnostics is a leading full-service laboratory specializing in cancer genetics, molecular, and anatomic pathology. Our cutting-edge technologies, global partnerships, and innovative solutions—GeneticsNow, OncoTarget, and OncoTracking—empower healthcare decisions. Proudly based in Buffalo Grove, IL, our comprehensive services encompass IHC, FISH, PCR testing, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, micro-array, and NGS. Join us in the fight against cancer!
Hamamatsu Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (Japan). We manufacture detectors, light sources, cameras, and systems including the NanoZoomer instruments for whole slide scanning in both brightfield and fluorescence applications. The NanoZoomer converts glass slides into digital images quickly and accurately, making it perfect for viewing and analyzing the slides. Our instruments deliver reliable scanning and image quality you’ve come to expect from Hamamatsu.
Hankins Consulting understands the complexities of running laboratories. We cover a range of services, including complete turnkey lab build-out solutions, lab management consulting, staff acquisitions, licensing, and compliance services. Hankins Consulting Group’s goal is to provide our clients with the solutions they require to maximize profitability, patient care, and, ultimately, their work/life balance.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. owns and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,400 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, free standing emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics in 20 states and the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing healthcare services that meet each community's local healthcare needs. We seek to integrate various services to deliver patient care with maximum quality and efficiency. Our approach includes focusing on quality; streamlining operations; sharing technology, equipment and personnel where appropriate; and using economies of scale when contracting for medical supplies and administrative services.
At Innovative Science Press, we believe that all physicians deserve access to quality and affordable medical training in order to help their patients. For this reason, our books are written by some of the most prominent in the field and are reasonably priced. We partnered with Malpighi Academy of Pathology to distribute our books at highly discounted prices to residents and fellows in Europe. We have donated to several hospitals in need in South America, Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nigeria. These initiatives are ongoing.
Interpace Diagnostics®, LLC is a subsidiary of Interpace Biosciences and is a fully integrated commercial and bioinformatics company that provides evidence-based, clinically beneficial molecular diagnostic tests and pathology services. Interpace Diagnostics develops and commercializes molecular diagnostic tests that deliver cutting-edge genetic and mutational analysis that help risk-stratify patient samples for thyroid, pancreatic, lung, and other cancers to better inform treatment decisions.
From screening and diagnosis through treatment and remission, Labcorp Oncology has the combined capabilities in diagnostic testing and comprehensive drug development laboratory services to help deliver targeted oncology solutions. We help you navigate the complex treatment landscape, connecting insights from patients, trials, health systems and managed care partners to power better decisions and improve patient outcomes across the cancer care spectrum.
MagMutual is a leading provider of healthcare liability insurance, delivering comprehensive coverage for the practice, business and regulation of medicine to 30,000+ healthcare providers nationwide.
MedReceivables Advisor, LLC is a full service outsourcing medical billing company for the hospital based physician. Our company provides complete accounts receivable management services for hospital-based physicians.
Mercedes Scientific is the leader in laboratory supplies and equipment distribution with an unparalleled commitment to customer service.
At Merck, our goal is to translate breakthrough science into innovative oncology medicines to help people with cancer. The potential to bring new hope to people with cancer drives our purpose and our commitment. As part of our focus on cancer, Merck is committed to clinical research with one of the largest development programs in the industry across more than 30 tumor types
MLabs is a full-service reference laboratory at Michigan Medicine, providing expert services and rapid turnaround times to physicians nationally and internationally. We specialize in cutting-edge molecular tests for diagnoses, therapeutic evaluations and residual disease monitoring. Our disease-specific service lines include a comprehensive array of single gene assays and next generation sequencing panels. Working with some of the world’s strongest diagnostic pathologists, scientists and geneticists at MLabs, we provide consultative services for challenging cases in all subspecialities. CLIA-certified/CAP-accredited, MLabs has 30+ years of extensive experience and offers personalized service with cost-effective and expert quality laboratory results.
Milestone Medical's mission is to reduce patient anxiety by standardizing and expediting the pre-analytical steps of the histopathology lab and the operating room specimen collection and transportation. In doing so, our goal is to enable superior quality, same-day diagnoses. Milestone is proud to offer innovative solutions in 6 different fields: Tissue Processing, Specimen Handling, Frozen sections, Cytology, Macro-Digital and Reagents. See what we have to offer: https://www.milestonemed.com
MilliporeSigma is a leader in innovative products in life science. Cell MarqueTM Tissue Diagnostics, part of the Sigma-Aldrich portfolio, offers extensive expertise in tissue detection. Our focus is on primary antibody development from IVD-validated products to lab-developed tests. We aim to be your partner in pathology by offering custom antibody development services, an innovative selection of purified antibodies for spatial biology, routine and special stains for histology, and so much more.
Sharing scientific knowledge, disseminating it and collaborating to find solutions that improve people's lives.
According to the Fondazione Menarini, these are the steps we must take to accompany the progress
of science. Since its establishment in 1976, the Fondazione has had a mission: to promote research and disseminate shared knowledge, both in the medical field and in the humanities. An active and innovative co-participation made possible thanks to its own activities and carried out through multiple instruments.
MSN’s Pathology Solutions Team has more than 20 years of pathology billing experience working with hospital-based practices and outreach facilities. We balance the skills and understanding of our expert billing staff with excellent technology – a combination resulting in diligent claims follow-up and collection activity for our pathology clients. MSN is passionate about client service, and we build strong partnerships with the pathology groups we serve. We are dedicated to becoming one of the leading pathology billing companies in the country.
NeoGenomics is a Florida-based premier cancer diagnostics and pharma services company serving oncologists, pathologists, pharmaceutical companies, academic centers, and others with innovative diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive testing. Our vision embodies uncompromising quality, exceptional service, and innovative solutions. We have a network of CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified facilities in the US and offer global capabilities with laboratories in Switzerland and Singapore.
PathGroup provides comprehensive anatomic, clinical and molecular pathology services. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deliver fast and accurate results, with a responsiveness that is unmatched in the industry. PathGroup is privately held and physician centered, designed to work seamlessly with medical practices and provide direct consultation when needed. Our approach is keenly focused on driving better patient outcomes through high-quality, high-service diagnostics from a single point of contact.
PIMS is a leading provider of medical billing and practice management services, with its own Laboratory Information System (LIS), specializing in anatomic and clinical pathology.
Private Autopsy Associates Services provides answers to families, legal firms, physicians, funeral homes, hospitals, attorneys and insurance companies. A private autopsy can reveal critical and conclusive evidence of the cause of death – for the peace of mind of the relatives.
RND Soft is a 25 years old, 2500 people strong, Information security & HIPAA Certified Back Office Staffing and Revenue Cycle Management Solutions company from India. We provide services to more than 300 customers in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. Our pricing is $1250 per FTE (Full-time equivalent)/ month which would result in 60% savings on man power cost
"Roche provides innovative diagnostic solutions to increase productivity in pathology labs and to
help healthcare providers make faster, more confident decisions. Our portfolio includes
automated slide staining and state of the art sample tracking, a broad menu of diagnostic
assays, and digital pathology solutions. We partner with our customers to improve workflow
efficiency, deliver enhanced medical value, and ensure safety for both the user and the patient."
First-in-class automation IHC, enabling production of reproducible high-quality blocks, slides and digital images, supported by unprecedented reliability with Mean Time Between Repairs of 52+ weeks.
ThyroSeq® Genomic Classifier is a comprehensive and innovative test for thyroid nodules and cancer that utilizes NGS technology to analyze both DNA and RNA of 112 thyroid-related genes. Using a proprietary genomic classifier, Thyroseq provides comprehensive diagnostic and prognostic information, empowering physicians to individualize patient management. Thyroseq offers the most accurate diagnosis of benign or malignant disease in thyroid nodules. For more information, visit www.thyroseq.com.
TELCOR POC offers an open vendor system with connectivity to virtually every device type. TELCOR RCM is designed to increase collections, reduce expenses, and provide real-time data analytics. Our software is designed for the unique challenges and requirements of laboratory specialties and the clients they serve, including hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, pharmacology businesses, and clinics.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether customers are accelerating research, solving complex challenges, improving diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services. We are committed to enabling advancements in precision oncology through our Ion Torrent next-generation sequencing (NGS) instrumentation and Oncomine assays, democratizing access to molecular profiling through fast, automated, and reliable solutions
We promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care, innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences, and research across the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical investigation.
Veracyte is a global diagnostics company that empowers clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. We collaborate closely with physicians and researchers to identify unmet needs that stand in the way of better care. And then, we find the answers. Our high-performing tests enable clinicians to make more confident diagnostic, prognostic and treatment decisions for challenging diseases. These include thyroid, prostate, breast, bladder and lung cancers, as well as interstitial lung diseases. We help patients avoid unnecessary procedures and speed time to diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Our tests are available in the US through our central laboratories. We are also making our tests accessible to patients worldwide through other laboratories that can perform them locally.
Founded in 2002, Voicebrook is the leading provider of reporting solutions for pathology, with approximately 3600 users at 500 sites across the US, Canada, and Australia. The company’s VoiceOver PRO and SynoptIQ software applications allow pathology professionals to rapidly and accurately create pathology reports. VoiceOver PRO incorporates speech recognition, digital dictation, customizable templates, CAP eCP, and an assortment of input devices, providing direct integration with the user’s Anatomic Pathology (AP) system. SynoptIQ is a full-featured eCP solution solely focused on CAP cancer reporting, at a budget-friendly price point. Learn more at voicebrook.com
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Introduction
The Florida Society of Pathologists (FSP) Poster Review Committee invites the submission of posters for inclusion in the Poster Hall during the FSP's 51st Annual Pathology Conference Annual Pathology Conference taking place on February 14-16, 2025 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The purpose of the FSP Poster Hall is to stimulate research, provide a venue to share innovative and effective educational programs, showcase unique research projects, and to encourage networking among pathologists.
All pathologists are invited to submit case-based posters or research-based posters for inclusion in the Poster Hall. Residents and fellows are eligible to compete in the FSP Poster Competition for prizes.
Back by popular demand, residents and fellows who are enrolled in a full-time approved training program in pathology or sub-specialty of pathology in the state of Florida are invited to submit and be eligible to participate in the FSP Poster Competition. The top 48 eligible posters scored during prejudging will be accepted for the Poster Competition. Posters accepted during prescreening but not selected for the Poster Competition will still be displayed in the Poster Hall but are not eligible for oral presentation and prizes. You will be notified by email if your poster is selected for the Poster Competition.
The poster author must register for the conference and pay a poster fee of $50 (included on the registration form). All e-posters must be submitted online once the submission portal opens. If your poster is not selected for display in the poster hall, FSP will provide a refund of this fee. Please add @flpath.org to your email "safe senders" or whitelist to ensure you receive important notifications from FSP.
Poster Submission Deadline
Monday, January 6, 2025: No late submissions will be accepted
5:00 pm EST
Poster Submission Instructions
Please read through the submission instructions below before preparing your poster:
Please note, within the submission portal, you will be able choose and download a PowerPoint slide template. To download the templates to create your e-poster, click on the links below:
General Information and Policies:
Content Guidelines for Acceptance
Poster entries can only be accepted electronically and must adhere to the following guidelines:
Checklist
You will be asked for the following:
The online poster submission does not allow you to save and return to resume later. Therefore, before starting your submission, have all materials and information ready. After the poster is submitted, you will receive an automated email to confirm your submission. If you do not receive the email within 24 hours, please contact the FSP office at posters@flpath.org or call 904-309-6261.
Poster Topics
The poster must relate to an appropriate topic in the field of pathology. Poster authors will be required to indicate which topic BEST matches the content of their poster. Topics are:
Poster Competition Eligibility
Authors must be a resident or fellow enrolled in a full-time approved training program in pathology or sub-specialty of pathology in the state of Florida to be eligible to participate in the FSP Poster Competition.
Poster Competition Presentation Process and Awards
Posters submitted for the Poster Competition will be pre-screened for eligibility and then subjected to pre-judging by a panel of FSP judges to select the top 48 to proceed to oral presentation and second judging cycle during the meeting. The first judging will be done before the conference, and it will be a blind review. Lead authors will be contacted by email; in select cases, judges may recommend minor changes to posters prior to presentation. Posters accepted during prescreening but not selected for the Poster Competition will still be displayed but not eligible for oral presentation and prizes. The second judging will be conducted during the live poster presentation at the conference in the FSP Poster Hall, and the resident/fellow must be present to do oral presentation at designated time. The scores from both judging sessions will be combined to determine the winners. The first-place winner will receive $500, the second-place winner will receive $250, and the third-place winner will receive $150. To be considered for the competition, you must be a resident or fellow and you must submit your poster by the submission deadline.
Below are the major criteria in the prejudging cycle:
During onsite judging, presenters are also scored on their presentation abilities, explanation of research/case report and conclusions, and ability to answer questions and interact with judge.
Onsite judging times will be assigned for residents and fellows that are participating in the Poster Competition, and authors will be notified of their presentation time. Presentation times will occur on Saturday, February 15 so please make plans to be available on this day. All lead poster authors are required to register for the conference taking place on February 14-16, 2025 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Orlando to present their poster to judges
Winners of the Poster Competition will be announced, and prizes will be awarded on Saturday, February 15.
Disclaimer
The FSP will not be responsible for submissions not received via the website or for submission errors caused by Internet service outages, hardware or software delays, power outages, or unforeseen events. If you have questions, please contact the FSP office at posters@flpath.org or call 904-309-6261.
Expenses related to registration, airfare, lodging, and social events/guest fees are the responsibility of the presenter.
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Join us for the 2nd Annual FSP Resident Jeopardy on Saturday, February 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm in conjunction with the FSP Annual Pathology Conference at Disney’s Grand Floridian.
The goal of the Resident Jeopardy is to:
The FSP invites all pathology residency programs in the state of Florida to submit a team for the Resident Jeopardy competition. Each team can have up to 4 members, and we would like to encourage residents from all levels of the training program to be represented on the team. The FSP will award the winning residency program team a “traveling” trophy at the conclusion of the game to keep at your program for the year until the next FSP annual meeting. Teams are encouraged to show their enthusiasm with a team name, team logo, matching t-shirts, hats, etc.
To sign up please submit the form below to enroll your team. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Pathology is fun, but it can also be hard! Every day, we are faced with challenging cases that require us to open books, read new articles, consult our friends and colleagues, and sometimes consult the experts. To share such cases with our membership, we will be holding our 4th annual Rare & Interesting Case Conference at our winter FSP meeting and we need your help!
Residents and fellows are all encouraged to submit their rare and interesting cases for a chance to present at the FSP 2025 Annual Meeting.
How to submit a case
Please submit the information below by November 25, 2024.
Case Submission is now closed.
Five cases will be chosen to fill an hour-long session. We envision this to be a lively, interactive, educational session for all and look forward to everyone's participation!
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